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Alfred Gutierres Obituary

GUTIERRES, ALFRED J. JR., "ARCHIE" 66, of Florence Street, died Monday morning, November 4, 2013, at the Miriam Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Carol (Janelle) Gutierres and the former husband of Helen (VanWagner) Gutierres. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alfred J. and Mary (Lopes) Gutierres, Sr. Archie was a clerk for the United States Postal Service for over thirty years, retiring in 2003. He spent most of his career in the Pawtucket Post Office. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and the Kelly Gazzero V.F.W Post 2812, Cranston. A long time sports fan, he enjoyed the Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins. Archie is survived by three daughters, Lynne M. Stracker and husband Matthew, Gail A. Gutierres and Joseph N. Caporelli, and Amy L. Murphy and husband Michael; a brother, Edward J. Gutierres and wife Karen; a sister, Debra Marks and husband Frank; six loving grandchildren, Randy, Breana, Christopher, Michael, Alex and Nicholas; and his faithful dogs, Mac, Aggie and Lucy. He was a brother of the late Carolyn M. Suzedelis. The funeral will be held Thursday, at 9:45 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in Saint Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial, with military honors, will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8 pm, In lieu of flowers, donations to the D.A.V. c/o 21 Hunters Run, North Providence, RI 02904 in his memory will be appreciated. For online condolences, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 5, 2013.
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Love you Dad

November 16, 2013

Our deepest sympthony to Ed, Karen and family. I have a lot of good memories of Archie not only thru the post office but through playing softball and all those Christmas parties we had at Bobby Rowe house the night of our Christmas parties.

Dave & Carol Goudreau

November 9, 2013

Going to miss him in the neighborhood. Your family is in my prayers

Kristin Ebner

November 7, 2013

love you and enjoyed all the time we spent together...you were the man my friend and Uncle, forever...Jason

jason gutierres

November 6, 2013

My condolences go to Eddie, Helen,Archie's children, and family. I have fond memories of playing ball most of my youth and celebrating with your family. If there is a ball field in heaven, I know Archie will be playing.

Stan Askew

November 6, 2013

My deepest condolences to the entire family.

Maricel Delvalle

November 6, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tim Nolan

November 6, 2013

AL was a good friend he will be missed , my thought's and prayers are with and your family god bless. Nolan family

November 6, 2013

we want to express our deepest sympathy to the entire family.

allen vickers

November 6, 2013

To Helen, lyn, Gail & Amy,

I am very sorry for your loss. May God bless you . I have to work on wednesday night so Ican not makeit.

Thank you,
Sue Fraielli

Sue Fraielli

November 6, 2013

Amy,
Thinking of you and your family during this time. I am so very sorry for the loss of your Father. My prayers are with you all.
Love,
Jenn

Jennifer Brennan

November 6, 2013

To Archie's family GOD Bless you Archie was a great friend and gentleman on the softball field

Bill Flood

November 6, 2013

Arch was my friend, co-worker, and teammate. I'll never forget him hitting a 3 run homer in the 1979 State Softball Championship game to lead us to the title.
My thoughts go out to his family. He will surely be missed.

Bob Lefebvre

November 6, 2013

To Al's kids and grandkids and the many friends of "Arch",too. We will all miss him terribly. As an employee at the VA, I know first hand of Al's deep friendships (me included)who are just at a total loss right now. Al loved his kids and Grandkids (and all his family--I loved hearing of the weddings, family reunions, etc...) so much, God bless you all as you struggle to adjust without him. Happy Birthday, Al. You were the best!!
Truly,
Cathy "Kate"

November 5, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but your special memories of your Dad, brother, Papa & cousin will help you all cope. Remembering you all & your loved one with prayers & thoughts during this very difficult time. May God Bless.

Joe & Patty Lisi

November 5, 2013

Happy Birthday Archie, Loved and Missed XOXO RIP buddy
Ken, Linda, Danielle Lopes

Ken Lopes

November 5, 2013

Archie, I will miss you more than I can say, the family will never be the same without you here, give our love to Mom, Dad, Carolyn, our grandparents and aunts and uncles, cousins. Till we meet again, all my love,
your sister Debra

Debra Marks

November 5, 2013

Happy Birthday up in Heaven, I bet Auntie Carolyn is having the biggest loudest party for you today.
Love The Raposa Family..xoxo

Kristen Raposa

November 5, 2013

A longtime friend & customer, both Norm & Elaine have such great memories that we have shared over the years. You have suffered enough & now you are in peace.

norm (the barber) demers

November 5, 2013

Dear Helen and Amy,

We are so sorry for your loss.
Elaine and Lauren

ELAINE SANZARO

November 5, 2013

My heart Is so "Heavy", at this time!!! " Arch A Ball" I will, see you, again!!!!! So, this is "Good-Bye for now! "God Bless".... Archie and the entire Family...!All Our Love....Cousin Paul...

November 5, 2013

Uncle Archie,
You were a great guy. Always making the family laugh. I do find some peace knowing you with be with Auntie Carolyn and Grandma and many more family members that left us way to young over the past few years. Please look over all of us as I know you will from up in heaven. Give strength to your girls and grandsons to be able to get through this time.
Love your Niece Kristen, David, Alexa, Hayley Raposa

Kristen Raposa

November 5, 2013

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